Former Gulf Cartel Leader Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Released from US Prison, Facing Possible Deportation to Mexico

Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the former leader of the Gulf cartel and the creator of the infamous Zetas paramilitary group, has been released from US prison and may be heading back to Mexico, where he faces arrest warrants.

Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, a notorious former drug cartel leader who played a significant role in the rise of organized crime in Mexico, has been released from a US prison after serving time for threatening to assault and murder federal agents.

Cárdenas Guillén, 57, was a key figure in the Gulf cartel, which controlled a vast narcotics trafficking empire in the border regions of Mexico and the United States. His release from prison has raised concerns about his potential resurgence as a leader in the Mexican drug trade.

Former Gulf Cartel Leader Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Released from US Prison, Facing Possible Deportation to Mexico

In 2010, Cárdenas Guillén was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the United States. However, he has not served his full sentence. On Friday, he was transferred into the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a move that suggests he will be deported to Mexico.

The Attorney General's office of Mexico has confirmed that Cárdenas Guillén faces two arrest warrants in the country. Mexican authorities are eager to take him into custody to face charges related to his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, violence, and other criminal activities.

Former Gulf Cartel Leader Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Released from US Prison, Facing Possible Deportation to Mexico

Cárdenas Guillén is known for his ruthless and violent tactics. His nickname, "El Mata Amigos" (The One Who Kills His Friends), reflects his reputation for eliminating rivals and anyone who posed a threat to his organization. The cartel he led was responsible for some of the most brutal acts of violence in Mexico's long history of drug-related bloodshed.

He is credited with creating the Zetas paramilitary group, a private army composed of former Mexican special forces soldiers who became the cartel's enforcers. The Zetas are notorious for their extreme violence and their role in the rise of cartel-related terrorism in Mexico.

Former Gulf Cartel Leader Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Released from US Prison, Facing Possible Deportation to Mexico

Cárdenas Guillén's release from prison has been met with mixed reactions. Some law enforcement officials believe that he could return to his former role as a leader of organized crime in Mexico. Others believe that the cartel landscape has changed significantly since his arrest and that he may not be able to regain his previous influence.

However, experts agree that Cárdenas Guillén's release could still destabilize the already volatile security situation in Mexico. The country is currently plagued by violence and drug-related crime, and the return of a former cartel leader could exacerbate the problem.

Former Gulf Cartel Leader Osiel Cárdenas Guillén Released from US Prison, Facing Possible Deportation to Mexico

The Mexican government has vowed to closely monitor Cárdenas Guillén's activities and take appropriate action if he attempts to engage in any illegal activities. The United States government has also indicated that it will cooperate with Mexico to ensure that Cárdenas Guillén does not pose a threat to the safety of either country.